Korbeek-Dijle Explained

Korbeek-Dijle
Settlement Type:Deelgemeente
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Flemish Brabant
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Bertem
Coordinates:50.8375°N 4.6417°W
Population Note:Source: NIS
Population As Of:2006
Population Total:819
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:3060
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:016
Website:www.korbeek-dijle.net

Korbeek-Dijle is a village in the Belgian province Flemish Brabant and is part of the municipality of Bertem. Korbeek-Dijle is known because of its church, the Sint-Bartholomeuschurch (constructed in 1860). This church has been renovated in 1988–89.

Inside the church is a nice retable from 1522. It was created in a studio from Brussels and the side panels were painted by the artist Jan Vanden Couteren from Leuven. On these side panels you can find the history of the holy Stefanus, martyr. When the retable is closed, miraculous healings from the Middle Ages are visible.

The Ruwaal-walk, a signposted walk brings you to the nicest views of the village and sunken lanes. This walk starts at the church.